Why is it prohibited for a driver to use a handheld mobile device while operating a passenger vehicle in motion?
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Correct answer to question 138 (Passenger): It distracts the driver's attention from the road and passengers, increasing crash risk
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Using a handheld device while driving pulls a driver's visual, manual, and mental attention away from safely operating the vehicle, which is why this practice is prohibited for commercial passenger vehicle operation.
Updated: November 2026